1964 Vauxhall Cresta vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. Both 1964 Vauxhall Cresta and 1966 Vauxhall Viscount are equipped with a 3,294 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 173 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cresta | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
